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Advice for Parents

How To Help Your Teenager Craft a Meaningful Summer Experience for Their College Application
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By Sam Joustra
July 8, 2024 | 11 minute read

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College Applications

What to Do If You've Been Waitlisted
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By Sam Joustra
March 15, 2024 | 12 minute read

Some college decisions are easy to understand. But what does it mean when a student has been waitlisted, and what should they do next?

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IEA Series

Mental Health Services on College Campuses
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By Sam Joustra
October 20, 2023 | 13 minute read

During the 2020-2021 school year, 60% of students met the criteria for one or more mental health problems. What resources are readily available to students is quickly becoming a priority...

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IEA Series

Navigating College Search and Applications as a Jewish Student
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By Sam Joustra
August 22, 2023 | 7 minute read

As we near the end of August, many students are packing up their suitcases and heading off to their first year of college. And for our freshly-minted high school seniors, they’re starting...

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College Applications

Early Action vs. Early Decision vs. Regular Decision: Full Guide
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By Sam Joustra
March 9, 2023 | 19 minute read

Ready to apply to college but don't know the difference between early action, early decision, and regular decision? Here's the difference between the three.

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Course Selection

Your GPA Doesn't Tell Your Academic Story
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By Sam Joustra
January 26, 2022 | 5 minute read

During my eight years working in selective college admissions, the question I got asked most often was, “Is it better to get an A in a standard-level class or a B in an AP-level class?” The...

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